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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-23
TEXAS TO THE FRONT AGAIN.
Two Houston Men Invest 81 Each
and Make $4,000.

The story of how the Louisiana State Lot
terry Company deals out fortunes every
month is known far and near. Chances in
the drawings are eagerly taken by all classes.
How many persons have been suddenly
made rich by this institution would be hard
to tell-the number would almost seem in
credible. 1t can be safely said, however
that residents of every State in the Union
have profited by it. One of the many made
happy by the last drawing was w. Fl. An
thony, dairyman of Houston, Tex, who
held one-tenth of No 50,255, which drew
the capital prize of $l50,000, collected by
Wells, Fargo & Co.'S Express through the
firm of T. W. House, of Houston.
The other tenth of this ticket was held by
Mr.. George H. Zapp, of the same place.
This gentleman, accompanied by his son,
arrived in the city Wednesday night, and
on presenting his ticket at the company's
office, the following morning, was handed a
check on the New Orleans National Bank
He was greatly in need of the money, and
on the receipt of the news of his good luck
he fairly wept with Joy. Mr. Zapp is a ma
tive of Germany, but for the past eight
years has made his home in Houston, where
he has been clerking in a cotton press. He
is a large, fine looking man, SIS years of age,
and has wife and three children. He has
not decided what use he will make of his
newly found fortune, but will look out for
some profitable way of investing it, Mr..
Zapp has visited New Orleans before, and
will remain here several days to renew old
acquaintance.
Apropos of Mr., Zapp's visit to this city it
might be mentioned that his nephew, Mr.
Orsini Zapp, of Round Top, Tex, came here
on a similar GRAND in May, 1885 He was
also the winner of $4,000. The money he
put out in land and stock in Fayette county
Texas. To-day he is one of the most promi-
nent farmers in that section of the country
and is blessed with happy family and has
all the comforts of life. An investment of
81 in the Louisiana State Lottery started
him on the road to prosperity Or
leans Pcoyt1le, Aug. ID.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-23
CHURCH IMPROVEMENTS.
Progress of Repairs on the Independ-
emit Presbyterian Church.

Progress of Repairs on the Independ-
ent Presbyterian Church.
The stately edifice of the Independent
Presbyterian congregation on South Broad
and Bull streets, will appear almost
new church, when the repairs
now in progress are completed.
painted from the foundation walls
TO the pinnacle of the steeple.
| The yard in front has been cleaned up and
embelished, and the neat iron fence sur
rounding the property has been painted n
however, that the improvements are most
noticeable. The entire interior woods are
now of a beautiful snowy whiteness. The
tinted rolled cathedral glass ovals over the
upper windows furnish about the only color
TO be seen. The main chandelier Is of hand
some design, Of bras Ts, and
will, with the side lights, give
ample light to the entire auditorium. The
gas jets are in the form of white wax tapers
The centre aisle and the cross aisle III front
of the pulpit are to be laid with Georgia
tile This work is nearly finished, as is also
the upholstery. Altogether the interior pre-
sents handsome appearance, and the
committee i'll charge of the work
express themselves as well satisfied. The
The hie new cream which ie eyIactead about
Nov + will ba 1Iaced i'm fine Gallery where
tbe old ono was but II will be far different
lv ARRANGED The new organ is n douhle or
oan so-calIad n is AZ feet in length over
ali with a 20 foot sn,ca in tbn the Centre of
tbe choir Tho organist will sit in the CEN
tre facing the choir while they will face
the nulnit twill he a handsome inst,u-
ment, OF great power and pitch. George H.
Hntchings of Roaon the celebrated church
organ builder. is constructing IL,
before DIR. Bacon left for the North he
consulted with plumber of his conprega-
ton. in regard to n memorial clock or tablet
In memory of Miss Telfair who gave so
much IN tbis church Tho doctor drew a
design which pleased those who saw il
very much In the centre was fac smile
of the front of the church building. on
which is the dial of the clock Atthe right
were the outlines of the TeIfair Hosnifal
and on the left those of the ART
academy With these for hack
rround three emblematic groups were seen
Art. Worship and Charity. represented
bv three female figures The Doctor. was
directed To 90 ahead and iIdpinp from an
extract from the BROOKLYN M " Times
of Sent 10 he has made GOOD nropress in
the matter The extract alluded to is as
follows:
"John Todd Hill who stands in the first
rank Of American wood carvers hos ra-
ceived.a commission from n Presbvterinn
church in Savannah for a memorial clock
intended NV fine church tn conmemorat e the
gifts and virtues of a deceased patroness
Sybosa ando,,,,,,a,,+e ;,,,,l,,do a oI,uyol, a hoe
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-23
.SIFTINGS OF CITY NEWS.
LITTLE GOSSIP FROM THE STREET
AND SIDEWALK.

Dashes Here and There by the News
Reporters Ye ,terday's Happenings
Told in Brief Parag apis Pickings at
Police headquarters.
Tie steamer Ada arrived yesterday from
Brunswick for re =. She will be hauled
on Jones' rail = -
4 negro woman arrested yesterday for
disordellv conduct, was the only arrest
made hy the police during the day.
Tho remains Of the late Capt, Stephen
Lozicr, of tine schooner Welcome r. Beebe
viii be sent North to his former home in
Hackensaek, y. j., by the steamship City OF
Augusta to-day.
The cyclone that was reported in the Gulf
Wednesday disappeared Yesterday, having
exhausted itself. The indications here are
for warmer weather, followed by cool
wave the middle of next week.
One of the most brilliant meteors seen
this summer passed through the western
heavens last night. 1t lit up the entire
western sky, and left a bright trail of light.
The body of the meteor was glittering
blue.
M d. F. Myerson received telegram
yesterday morning from his brother Max
Myerson, of Sanford, Fla, saying that he
had been burned out. Charles Deutsch, of
this city, was also burned out. Mr. Myer-
son leaves this morning for Florida.
There are two lunatics in Jail awaiting
the action OF the Ordinary, so that their
cases can be passed upon. One is in very
deplorable state and ought to be sent to the
asylum without delay, but there is no one,
under the law, who can judge of such cases
except the Ordinary.
Paul Campbell, who attempted to murder
his wife at station No. IL, Central railroad,
some time ago, was before Justice Molina
yesterday morning for hearing. Several
witnesses We're examined, and Campbell
was bound over for trial in the Superior
Court on "A charge of assault with intent to
murder his wife, and for assault and battery
upon Laura Williams. The warrant for
assault upon Lizzie Campbell was dismissed
The people who live in the vicinity of
Warren square are complaining of the
diurnal passage of seven cows through the
square. They are turned loose in the morn
ing and a shepherd dog drives them to
pasture. In the evening they come home
without being driven. Warren square is a
great place for children and twice day
they have to scamper away to get out OF
the path of the cows. One father in the
neighborhood has "a shotgun loaded with
buckshot and he vows that the first time the
cows scare his children he will shoot one of
them at least. The matter has been reported
to the police several times, out they have
not seen fit to take any action.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-23
MICHAELMAS MONTH.
When Queen Bess Ate Whole Goose
"A Boat Race aud Love Story.


The New York Euenino Post has the fol-
lowing notes of September traditions:
| A curious English custom of Michaelmas
is said to have originated with Queen Eliza
| beth. On this day in 1888 she heard of a
victory gained by the English over the
Spaniards. The news so stimulated her ap-
petite that she consumed whole goose.
| Eating MichaeIs goose became ever after
an established usage This story, however,
is open to doubt the ancients sacrificed
geese to Proserpine, goddess of the dead !;
and the Michael's goose seems to be survl-
! val from those times. All offerings to the
dead, sacrifices and intercessions in their be-
half were generally made at this season,
when vegetation begins to disappear. For
| the death of nature reminds men OF the de-
parted AS an example, from Christian
| times masses were read IN Saxony on Ger
tain Sunday in September for the deliver
ance of departed souls from purgatory.
| Sept. S is the anniversary of the birth of
| the Virgin A boat race always took place
in Leghorn in honor of the day-perhaps
because the Virgin as Santa Maria Della
| Navicula presides over the watery element.
An interesting account of one OF these boat
races is handed down. While bridges,
quays, balconies, windows, towers and roofs
| along the river front are filling with specta-
tors, the contestants in their little banks are
assembling at the starting point. The prize
is 80 lire, given by the merchants of the
| town. At the signal the boats dart forward
amid encouraging cries from thousands of
throats Some clash together, and their
occupants strive to get free, hurting their
threats and curses at each other meanwhile.
Soon two are seen taking the lead, the most
skillful boatmen on the river, Ignatio and
Michele A frazier craft follows closely.
1t is driven forward by dark, powerful
young fellow, with ribbons stream
ing from his shoulders and
wedding garland bound around
him. He is striving for a greater prize than
80 lire The goal is in sight; and now as he
passes handkerchief f1utters greeting to
him from the embankment. He recognizes
the token, and gathers his strength for the
final effort. His hope seems in vain for
the two in advance maintain their lead.
Suddenly, however, one attempts to head off
the other. The two boats dash together. In
the ensuing struggle both drift to one side.
The lover sees his advantage, shoots ahead
in the clear space, and amid loud huzzas
reaches the goal victorious. He receives the
30 lire, but the prize for which he has
striven is rosy-cheeked girl with dark
curling hair, who rushes forward to greet
her hero. She sinks, half weeping, half
laughing into his arms Her father had
promised her to him in marriage provided
he won the race He thought his condition
an impossible one to fulfill, for were not
Ignatio and Michele to compete. But his
daughter had prayed to Santa Maria Della
Navicula.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-23
Local Personal.

Mr.. Asbury Hull, formerly of this city,
is here ON a visit. He is now in business in
AnniSton Ala.
Mr.. w. f. McCauley left yesterday for
Brunswick on a visit to his brother and for
| a short vacation.
Alderman d. R. Thomas left for Balti-
more yesterday morning. He will return
tomorrow, probably.
John r. Young, Esq, of Ellis, Young &
CO., returned yesterday after several weeks
vacation at the North.
Mr.. L. Kayton, of the firm of Hermann
& Kayton, returned yesterday from the
North after brief vacation.
Signal Observer Hammer is ENJOYING
dengue all to himself. He says that it is
worse than West Indian hurricane.
Mr.. Marion Knowles, of New Orleans,
Southwestern Passenger Agent of the Sa-
vannah, Florida and Western Railway, was
in the city yesterday.
Rev. j. w. Bacon writes from the North
that he will be here next Thursday, if all is
well. He will preach in the Independent
church the first Sunday i'll October.
Capt. John r. Dillon, Clerk of the County
Commissioners, and his sisters, the Misses
Dillon, who have been spending a month OF
more at the Northern Watering places, re-
turned yesterday morning.
Edward W. Cooke, in advance of the
Baby" Bindley Company is in the city,
arranging for the appearance of the young
soublette here on Wednesday and Thursday,
Sept ~ and 20. Miss Bindley will present
THE Heroine in Rags in which she APP
peared here last year, and also two new plays
which have been brought out this season.
Among the arrivals at the Marshall House
yesterday were j. G. McNut, Wilmington
n. c.; E. J. Baker, Jacksonville, Fla; II.
T. Houston, Philadelphia: S. NJ Chapman
and wife, Johnston; Walter B. Goodrich,
WaycroSs; H. Booth, Alabama; Alfred
Washington, Hoboken, n. j.; Mrs. O. +.
Lagerqulst, Macon; Miss Katie Barnett,
Miss Annie Barnett, Mrs. Fannie Rosen-
blatt, Mr.. Julius Marks, New York; Charlie
j. Romeler, Chauncoy; W. p. Minton, At
ianta; NJ IL. Hurley Mllen.
At the Pulaski House were w. +. Wright,
Birmingham: T. j. Quinn, Philadelphia;
ID. rorrey, G.. G. Coiiu, F. l.. Blanchard,
F. l.. Tus, j. Mattoch New York; j. 7.
Lewis, Louisville, KY; r. C.. Strother,
Charleston, 5. c.: A B. IdesOn, Oshkosh.
Wis. i. BlodgeJt, Charleston, :. c.. ID. G..
Smith, Madison, Fla; Mrs Adam Strain
and son, Darien; j. GarZan, St. Augustine.
At the Harnett House were John Il.
Mitchell, Thomas II sharp, William Dick
enson, LONDON; W. j. Brdckenbery, Thomas
Ayrcs, George Burnip. Birmingham, Eng.
James Peterson, William Lambert, Hartle-
pool; Edward Kennedy, Bernard Sachlman,
Manchester, Eng g w. Bartell, Scarboro,
Ga l.. c. Breton, Aexandervile. Ga. #; NJ.
Roberts, Stockton, Ga: Capt. T. w. Viii
lett II. Hume Beaufort, ). c.. j. b. Davis,
Efiingham county. Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-23
GENERAL RAILWAY NEWS.
Matters OF Money and management
About Various Linea

hbOub NsS'-louS 1JiAloss
The passenger business on the Georgia
Midland one day last week was over 5000.
The schooner Brooke B. Rokes has been
chartered to load railroad iron at Philadel-
phia for Palatka, Fla. The Frank M. Howes
is loading at Baltimore merchandise for
Jacksonville.
1t is rumored that the Richmond and
Danville system has sold the Northeastern
railroad TO strong parties upon guarantee of
completion to Knoxville, Tenn. If true,
this means great deal for Georgia, says
the Columbus Sun.
The meeting of the directors and Others in
terested in the newly contemplated rail
road-the Jacksonville, Manatee and Gulf
of which Col. Hall Drane is President,
called Wednesday in jacksonville, Fla,
was not held, owing to the absence of GER
tain parties. 1t was adjourned over until
another day.
Mr.. I. j. Bernard, formerly of Athens,
and one of the cleverest railroad men in the
country, has been promoted, and this time
he is way up the ladder and his territory
extends over big batch of States in this
glorious Union, says the Augusta Ne,Cs. An
official notice from the freight department
of promotion, has just reached us signed by
T. S. Davant, General Freight Agent, and
approved by Sol Haas, Traffic Manager, in
which among other names that of Mr.. Ber-
nard appears as General Freight Agent,
with general Office at ST. Louis. He has six
assistants in his territory, and our friend is
put i'll charge of the States of Missouri,
Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois
except Chicago, Wisconsin, Middle Ten
nessee, Western Kentucky, Georgia, Evans
vile, Ind, North Carolina and South Caro-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-23
FELL NINETY FEET.
Remarkable Escape from Death of
Norwegian Sailor.

Remarkable Escape from Death of a
Norwegian Sailor.
Capt. Walter Thompson, of the pilot boat
Mary Odell, brought to the city last night
the news of most remarkable escape of a
sailor from a horrible death The Norwe-
gian bark Telemach was lying at Venus
Point waiting the arrival of Capt Thomp-
son to pilot her to sea. A sailor named To
bias Turklecen, Norwegian, was sent aloft
and while he was on the maintop gallant
yard he lost his hold and fell During his
rapid fight to the deck he struck the rig
ging several times, but at last fell distance
of thirty feet clear, touching nothing
until he struck the deck. The Captain
and sailors rushed TO him. expecting, of
course, to find nothing but his
mangled remains, but instead of that they
were surprised to see him arise and stand
up. He was pale as corpse, but no bones
were broken. Turklecen was too badly
scared to speak for awhile. but after a
moment he said that he did not feel hurt
anywhere. He had not lost drop of blood
and he did not seem to be suffering from
any internal injuries. He was stripped and
carefully examined, and the only marks
upon him were few red spots that had
been made by the ropes wheE he struck the
rigging. The Captain wanted to send the
man back to Savannah, but he protested
against being left here, and finally he was
permitted to continue on the voyage to Blu.
enos Ayres as an able bodied seaman. Turk
lecen is very large man, weighing in the
neighboihood of lt5 pounds He fell ninety
feet. Striking the rigging broke the fall to
a certain extent, hut it is safe to say that
iurklecen would not consent to repeat the
fall and trust to the rigging to save him
from death
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-23
FREED FROM TROUBLE.
Death of Mrs. /. S. K Axson--He
Funeral To-Day.

Death of Mrs. /. S. K. Axson--Her
Funeral To-Day.
Mrs. Rebecca Longstreet Arson, wife of
Rev. l. S. K. Arson, of the Independent
Presbyterian church, died yesterday after
noon at O'Clock at the residence of her
son, Mr.. Randolph Arson, OH Hall street
Mrs. Arson was born in Column
bia, S. c., in 1915. Her maiden name was
Randolph. In 1884 she became the
wife of DR.. Arson, and for some time they
resided in Columbia. After q residence of
eighteen years in Liberty county, this State,
and shorter periods at one or two other
places, they removed to Savannah in 1851
OF the deceased's work here in conjunc-
ton with that of her beloved husband all
are familiar. She is spoken of tendery
and lovingly, by those who knew
her BEST and her Christian virtues and
kindly disposition will be treasured in the
hearts OF many in this city and elsewhere
But one son, Randolph, survives of four
children. Since January last Mrs. Arson
has been confined to her bed and room. She
bore her sufferings patiently, and at the last
sank TRANQUILITY into her long rest. The
funeral will take place from the lecture
room of the Independent Presbyterian
church at O'Clock this afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-23
DISEASE AMONG HORSES.
Chambers Broken Out in the Upper
Part OF the County.

Chambers Broken Out in the Upper
Part OF the County.
Tho keeper of livery stable yesterday
reported TO Col. r. d. Walker, Chairman of
the Board of County Commissioners, that
there were several cases of CHAMBERS among
horses in the upper portion OF tho county
1t seems that the fatal disease has made its
appearance here lately and that there is
more than was at first supposed. A case
appeared within the city limits but
short time ago and, in accordance
with the State law, the horse that suffered
with it was driven out of the city and killed.
Five horses were sold in Savannah TO
man who lives ut Monteth
Station for $500 and they were
taken to Monteth. One of them was
sold back to Savannah for $3.50, but tho
horse did not sweat well and he was re-
turned TO the seller 1t has since been said
that all five of these horses have developed
CHAMBERS, and that accounts for the low
figures put upon them at the first sale Two
horses were sold to a farmer living at sta
tion No. = on the Central railroad. and both
of them have developed CHAMBERS. The
State law requires that ali animals afflicted
with gandcrs shall be killed as soon as the
disease is discovered because the horse can
not be cured and the disease
may become epidemic. II the virus
that is discharged should get into a
cnt or sore upon human being, he, too,
would take the disease and nothing could
save him. If CHAMBERS gets into a stable the
only way to get it out, horsemen say, is to
burn the stable down. The State law is
rigid, and there is also a city ordinance
equally severe, but there is no county pro-
vision, and the county commissioners,
therefore, have no power to act
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-23
High Class Bronze Statuary. Etc.

Our senior is back from New York. Our
citizens who appreciate handsome and ar
tistic effects in Bronze, are cordially invited
TO visit our warerooms and inspect the
grandest display of most beautiful de
signs in ornamental and decorated art ever
placed before the Savannah public. Faust
and Marguerite, in companion pieces, in re-
kero, are gems worthy of the poetic interest
that attaches TO the weird and mystic Be
sides we are receiving, almost daily, invoices
of beautiful objects of virtu in the latest
and most novel conceits. Our display of
tine Slyerware is unapproachable in quality
monds we, of course, lead, and our stock OF
Fine Jewelry merits attention Our aim to
be the Jewelry Palace of this city will,
we think, be established by this seasons dis
play, and we request the public to favor lis
with visit of inspection regardless of de-
sire to purchase. NJ. STERNBERG,
157 Broughton street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-23

We take great pleasure in announcing to
our friends, and the public III general that
we have opened Special Custom Depart
ment, which win be conducted under our
own personal supervision. We are now
ready, and have ON hand full line Of Fall
and Winter Samples, to which we call spe-
cial attention, particularly to styles, fabrics
and prices This viii enable such parties
that wear extra and odd sizes to have their.
clothing made TO measure with very little
extra cost. We guarantee n fit i'll every in
stance or no sale. To those who intend hav-
ing their fall and winter clothing made by
us, we would respectfully ask them to place
their orders early Very respectfully,
APPEL q SCHAUL, One Price Clothiers,
l63 Congress street, opposite market.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-23
THE BREAK REPAIRED.
Trains Again Running on the Tybet
Line-Where the Trouble Occurred.

Trains Again Running on the Tybee
Line-Where the Trouble Occurred.
The first train since last Sunday went
over the Tybee railway yesterday The
break was on McQueen's Island at about the
same place where the previous trouble oc-
cured. At that point the roadbed is still
considerably below the grade fixed by the
engineer. but it is thought that when il is
brought up 10 its proper height there will be
no further washing. There was no break
whatever in TIE mudbank, which is becom-
ing more solid every day, but the
difficulty is with the sand which has been
used in bringing up the roadbed TO its pres
ent grade This light material where it is
exposed TO n heavy tide will not stand, un-
less protected by a covering of mud. This
is now being hone, and il is only a question
Of time when tho entire line Of the road
will be in a condition TO resist any storm or
tide
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-23
BURGLAR ALARM AFFAIRS.
The Stockholders of the Savannah
Company Hold a Lively Meeting

The Stockholders of the Savannah
Company Hold a Lively Meeting.
Theannual meeting of the stockholders of
the Burglar Alarm Company last night, at
Metropolitan Hall, was quite an animated
and lengthy affair. 1t was 1880 O'Clock
when the meeting adj journed 1t was organ
lied few minutes after o'clock by Presi-
dent c. z. Miller, who moved that Col. J. II.
Estill take the chair. The motion prevailed,
and also one requesting Mr. ]. G.. Haas to
act as Secretary. a committee consisting of
Messrs, D. e.. Purse. d. j. Dillon, and Simon
Gazan was appointed 10 examine and report
upon the number of shares represented in
person or by proxy. A question arose ms TO
certain shares Of stoce, the discussion OF
which occupied almost the entire evening
The committees finally reported quorum
present.
Aftor receiving tho report Capt Purse
offered a resolution, which was seconded by
Mr.. G. p. Miller, and adopted, that the
meeting adjourn subject to the call of the
chairman, and that ten days notice be given
Of the time and place of holding tho ad-
lournsd meeting.